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CHICKEN FIRE

2425 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32803 · 407-412-5199

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats19
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5810372
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-26 Licensed renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,920

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023021766Jan 26, 2023Jul 7, 2023$1,600
4--2021057625Sep 30, 2021May 25, 2022$200
4--2015022412Apr 30, 2015Jun 8, 2015$120

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-26 Licensed renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of butter in front cooler 69° less than 1 hour. Operator moved butter to working cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink no vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/16-37-1
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time plan for buttermilk wash and chicken in kitchen. Emailed time plan to operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food handlers certification for cook
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles throughout establishment water damage to ceiling tiles
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Front cooler not keeping temperature Back chest freezer not working and lid is coming apart
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled by grease trap
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flor tile cracked in kitchen and missing under fryer
Basic/36-17-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometers in coolers
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo boxes on floor on front counter Operator covered to go boxes
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of make table
Basic/29-49-6
The state's own report →
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager arrived during inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in kitchen out of place
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles with water spots
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair back chest freezer
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door leading outside
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile at fryer broken
Basic/36-17-5
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib at back mop sink no vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair freezer
Basic/14-71-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has multiple gaps
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.